Recommended Beekeeping Books
All beekeepers should have at least some of these beekeeping books in their libraries. Because no matter how long you’ve been…
All beekeepers should have at least some of these beekeeping books in their libraries. Because no matter how long you’ve been…
Every beginning beekeeper is faced with this question: Should I wear a bee suit when I work my bees? Beekeeper Suits…
I learned a lesson about the importance of using a bee smoker very early in my beekeeping career. I was 15…
Interested in getting started in backyard beekeeping? If so, you'll be joining a very large group of hobbyist beekeepers. There likely…
Are bees active all year in warm climate?by James Stickley (Florida) I am considering soon entering into the beekeeping world. My…
Honey is an Antioxidant Rich Food. Sweet! Did you know that about honey? It’s true; honey really is an antioxidant rich…
How old are the worker bees that leave the hive with a swarming queen? By Angela. Hi Angela, That's an interesting…
By Larro Land (Trophy Club, TX) I had a hive in early 70's when I volunteered to remove a swarm. It…
The queen bee of a honey bee colony is not a ruling monarch – far from it. In fact, calling her…
The Varroa mite, also known as Varroa Destructor, is a modern honey bee plague. It’s capable of completely wiping out a…